Two-armed form of Samvara united with his consort Vajravarahi
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ABS 248

 Code: ABS 248

  Country: India (north-east)

  Style: Late Pala Style

  Date: 1000 - 1100

  Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 7.2 x 10.3 x 2.5

  Materials: Stone with remains of pigments

Two-armed form of Samvara united with his consort Vajravarahi 

Samvara (Tib.: Demchok) is stepping out to the left (pradyalidhasana) on a lotus pedestal. Samvara holds the diamond scepter (vajra) and the prayer-bell (ghanta), and with the hands turned inwards he embraces his consort Vajravarahi (Tib.: Dorje Phagmo). She holds the ritual chopper (kartrika) and a skull-cup (kapala). These ritual objects symbolise in the largest sense the union of wisdom and compassion, as well as the severing of attachment to dualities and material bonds.